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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 458.78 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 458.78 and 221.87 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 458.78 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/458.78 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 458.78 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 101,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,786.12/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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